.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Side-Oats Grama Grass, Bouteloua curtipendula Description This native perennial grass features distinctive, eyebrow-shaped seed heads that sway in the breeze. It grows in clumps and forms a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant ground cover. Its fine-textured foliage adds a soft, natural look to landscape designs. Suggested Uses Ideal for xeriscaping, prairie-style gardens, naturalized areas, and erosion control. Suitable for use in low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Side-Oats Grama Grass, Bouteloua curtipendula Common Name: Side-Oats Grama Size & Growth: Typically reaches 1-3 feet in height with a spread of about 1 foot. Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Fine-textured, blue-green grass Bloom Time: Summer to early fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: None Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other native grasses and wildflowers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Favor well-drained soil; plant in spring or fall Soil Moisture: Drought-tolerant, prefers dry to medium moisture Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged foliage in early spring Winter Care: Generally winter hardy; minimal protection needed in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant seeds or divisions at 1-2 inches deep Fertilization: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: No special care required; tolerant of poor soils and drought
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